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Modern Lounge Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and polished chrome. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel b...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and burnt copper. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar,...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Walnut and leather. Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Ottoman: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and le...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 80.6 x H 39.4 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Jehs & Laub for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair Modern Pair Denmark Design 2007
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 anatomically shaped swivel armchairs/chairs produced in Denmark in the 2000s. Each armchair/chair was made with a plastic structure, quadripod support in steel, curved seat ...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 69.2 x H 91.4 cm. Materials: Leather, upholstery, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel bar available in ...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Lounge Chair with Wooden Structure and Leather Straps Seat
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair embodies both elegance and comfort, crafted with a sturdy solid wood frame, interlaced leather straps for the seat, and meticulously designed joints, this piece gua...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chairs by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pair of pre owned modern lounge or club chairs by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in ita...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Elroy Left Arm Velvet and Iron Lounge Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elroy Left Arm Velvet and Iron Lounge Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams "This chair is no longer being produced as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Furniture has gone out of busin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Timelessly Elegant Vintage-Inspired Armless Lounge Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
With a sleek silhouette and impeccable tailoring, our new armless lounge chair boasts minimalism at its finest. The tufted edge cushion, subtly curved back, and recessed feet contrib...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Cubist Curve Lounge Chair, upholstered swivel chair
Located in Houston, TX
Like other pieces in the Cubist Collection, the Cubist Curve Lounge Chair started with an idea and was then abstracted architecturally... with a strong structure and lasting materials. It is made in the traditional manner with an eight-way hand-tied spring system then the highest quality down and foam is layered on top to create a resiliency that keeps these pieces looking tailored and in place. The Cubist Curve Lounge Chair has a 360 degree swivel base. It is part of a larger Cubist sofa collection which included the Cubist Curve Loveseat 70", Cubist Curve Sofa 90...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Bert Plantegie White Leather reclining Armchairs .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of adjustable armchairs . Polished Aluminum square frame ,with Wood armrests inserts ,comes with a White Leather upholstery . Adjustable backrest . by pulling a leve...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Circular Lounge Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Circular lounge chair by kar Dimensions: W 105 x D 93 x H 80 cm Materials: Fabric, MDF frame Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of plush velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa in an aubergine shade. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Milano White Armchair Lacquered Fiberglass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in white glossy fiberglass for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Polished Armchair Aluminium Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in lost wax-casting aluminium for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Style Lounge Chair with Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This swivel lounge chair embodies both form and function in its design. Inspired by functionality, its ergonomic shape offers support while exuding a touch of class in any setting. W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Blue Linen Lounge Chair, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Four available; priced individually. Large, comfortable lounge chairs to sink into; perfect for a family or media room. These chairs were based off of an anonymous French armchair a...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

Swivel Armchair In Rich Camel Leather and Stainless Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
This swivel armchair is the epitome of both comfort and style, boasting a design that seamlessly blends sophistication with relaxation. Its cushioned back and seat ensure that you ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Lounge Chair / Slipper Chair in Berry Color
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Larissa Batista began designing the Jolly Seats Collection as an artistic depiction of early-20th-century’s Cubism movement. Eventually evolving into its own language, the Jolly Seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Dottie Left Module White Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Dottie collection adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design acc...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Danish Hans J. Wegner Set of Two GE-284 Jubilee Lounge Chairs in Oak by GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner set of two lounge chairs in oak and fabric by GETAMA The comfortable model GE-284 lounge chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1984 with it´s simple but eleg...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Foz Armchair, COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is an armchair with the same design as the grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gaia fabric armchair with back cushion
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Its padding makes it extremely comfortable, just as its rounded shape turns it into a fantastic cockpit chair. The piece is covered in fabric.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Custom Black Leather Lounge Chairs with Antiqued Brass Metal Frames
Located in North York, ON
Crafted with premium Italian black leather, these chairs exude a sense of luxury and sophistication. Each chair is hand crafted in Canada with the utmost attention to detail, ensurin...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pipo Lounge Chair by Piegatto
Located in Miami, FL
Pipo Lounge chair by Piegatto in dark walnut finish.
Category

Early 2000s Guatemalan Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos velvet from Clarence House. Made in Los Angeles. SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER CHAIR. FIN...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos velvet from Clarence House. Made in Los Angeles. SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER CHAIR. FIN...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 2 Mustard Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Velvet Armchair Offered With Nails On The Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Madda Chair by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, the Madda's plump, high-set arms will envelop you in a cocooning embrace. A metal base — available in brass, bronze, blackene...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Ripped Wood Lounge Chair by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Wood Lounge Chair by Willem Van Hooff Handmade Dimensions: W 50 to 56 x H 70 to 80 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full leather 'Touch', color Cigarro. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a chair with both the outer shell in high quality 'Touch' leather + the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cornflower Blue Velvet Modern Lounge Chair with Black Metal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda by Michael Felix is a contemporary, modern, and minimal velvet lounge chair inspired by the interpretation of classic mid-century club chairs. Its metal base wraps around t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Hanging Basket Chair
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. The open w...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Large Modern Club / Lounge Chair for Reupholstery Labeled Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Modern Club / Lounge Chair for Reupholstery Labeled Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren 'Jamaica' Club Chair. Retails for $7,000+ depending on fabric choice. We can offer re-upholstery ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs Martha Stewart Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martha Stewart for Bernhardt faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale lounge chairs, wood frames with fabric cushions. Fabric has some spots, we recommend recovering the cushions. We ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Oak and Leather Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect addition to any modern living space - the Modern Oak and Leather lounge chair. This luxurious chair boasts a beautiful textured oak frame that adds a touch of...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ravioli” chair by renowned architect Greg Lynn. Circa 2005. Known as the pioneer of digital architecture. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Two tone P...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Plywood Upholstery Lounger Armchair for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounger armchair designed by Jaime Hayon. Manufactured by BD Barcelona Design. Armchair structure base in cast aluminium and painted. Seat and backrest are in plywood with exteriors...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Foz Armchair, Bouclé & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is an armchair with the same design as the grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Ash, Pistachio Upholstery Low Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. Structure base in tubular steel and painted. Seat, backrest are in plywood with exteriors in ash- natural FR13, and Pistachio Y19 upholste...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Postmodern Swivel "K2" Magenta Chairs by Busk & Hertzog, USA, c. 2000's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of "K2" chairs designed by the Danish design duo Flemming Busk and Stephan Hertzog. Inspired by the K2 mountain (the second tallest mount...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Curvy Upholstered Lounge Armchair with Modern Silhouette
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair boasts a subtle yet enchanting sculptural charm. Its gentle curves mimic the coziness of a nest, inviting relaxation. The chair is supported by a distinctive base t...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cowhide & Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A simply designed relaxed lounge chair is taken to a new level - this piece creates a thought-provoking juxtaposition with its angular chrome base and hair-on-hide leather. This stat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dodo Chair for Cassina designed by Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina Dodo Chair. This chair is about 10 years old and still presents like new! Very Clean Example from a Rittenhouse Square ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
Sharp, masculine and playful are the pieces of Meccano Collection. The technical aspect of the construction world to car lifestyle give back a unique attitude to the collection. Edgy...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg, De Sede, and Artefatto Design Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $192 and tops out at $146,216 while the average work can sell for $4,504.

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